• Barrie, Ontario, is a small city of 130,000 people that sits just north of Toronto. Motel guests staying in Barrie have no shortage of activities available to keep them busy. Barrie's proximity to Georgian Bay and Lake Simcoe provides for great fishing, boating and beach options, while the Casino Rama casino and Georgian Downs Raceway are just a short drive away for those seeking evening entertainment.
  
  

Howard Johnson Express Inn

• The Howard Johnson Express in Barrie offers guest rooms with double or queen-sized beds, cable television and air conditioning. High-speed Internet access, continental breakfast and weekday newspapers are complimentary for all motel guests. Fax and photocopy services are also available.
  
  As of 2010, room rates start at $63.99 per night.
  
  Howard Johnson Express Inn Barrie
  
  150 Dunlop St. W.
  
  Barrie, ON L4N 1B2
  
  705-728-1312
  
  hojo.com
  
  

Super 8 Barrie

• The Super 8 Barrie offers 82 affordable guest rooms that come with queen- or king-sized beds, microwaves and free high-speed Internet. Specialty kids' suites with bunk beds and suites with jetted bath tubs and fireplaces are also available.
  
  Amenities at the Super 8 include a heated indoor pool, fitness center and meeting rooms. Breakfast is complimentary for all guests.
  
  As of 2010, room rates start at $84.90 per night with advance purchase.
  
  Super 8 Barrie
  
  441 Bryne Drive
  
  Barrie, ON L4N 6C8
  
  877-612-7666
  
  super8barrie.com
  
  

Travelodge Barrie

• The Travelodge Barrie offers low-rate motel accommodation for business and leisure travelers. Guest rooms come equipped with cable television, coffee makers and mini-refrigerators. Executive suites with free high-speed wireless Internet are also available.
  
  Other hotel amenities include an indoor pool and hot tub, meeting rooms and free newspapers for all guests. The motel has an on-site restaurant offering daily breakfast and dinner from Monday to Thursday.
  
  As of 2010, room rates start at $89.99 per night.
  
  Travelodge Barrie
  
  55 Hart Drive
  
  Barrie, ON L4N 5M3
  
  705-734-9500
  
  travelodge.com
  
  

Comfort Inn and Suites

• The Comfort Inn in Barrie offers 88 affordable guest rooms with double or queen-sized beds, individual air conditioning control and free coffee. Continental breakfast, high-speed wireless Internet access and weekday newspapers are free for all motel guests. Other amenities include photocopy and fax services and currency exchange.
  
  As of 2010, room rates start at $89.99 per night.
  
  Comfort Inn and Suites
  
  210 Essa Road
  
  Barrie, ON L4N 3L1
  
  705-721-1122
  
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